3 days Royal Enfield Motorcycle tour from Chennai to Great Living Chola Temples

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Tanjore, the ancient capital of Chola Empire⌄

   Ride 320 KM from Chennai to Tanjore.

   he famous Brihadeeswara Temple is our first destination in the Great Living Chola Temples Trail. It is one of the greatest architectural creations in India. It is a sculptor’s dream, a historian’s mine, a dancer’s vision and a sociologist’s scoop!

   We will explore the grand Palace of the Kings of Thanjavur

   Next we will visit Saraswathi Mahal, one of the oldest libraries of Asia This library has a magnificent collection of ancient Tamil and Sanskrit manuscripts.

   Overnight: Overnight in Thanjavur

2. 2Darasuram, the lost capital of Chola Empire⌄

   We ride 30 KM to reach Darasuram. Darasuram is home to Airavateswar Temple, our second destination in the Great Living Chola Temples Trail. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Temple was built by Chola King Raja Raja II in the 12th century AD. TThe temple gets its name after Airavat the white elephant of Lord Indra who came here to worship.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight in Darasuram

3. 3Gangaikonda Cholapuram, the second capital of Cholas⌄

   Our final destination in the Great Living Chola Temples Trail is Gangaikondacholapuram, a city built in 1025 by Rajendra Chola, son of the famous Chola emperor Raja Raja. It was meant to commemorate his victory over the Pala Empire across the Ganges. Gangaikonda Cholapuram served as the capital of the mighty Chola Empire for 250 years and is most famous for its Shiva Temple.

   We ride back 250 KM from Gangaikondacholapuram to Chennai

   Meals: Breakfast